load capacity of travel trailers
So I'm pretty new to the whole travel trailer thing and also the numbers and ratings that go along with it. The trailer that we are interested in has a load capacity of 1150 lbs. Is this the ma...
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That carrying capacity is a bit low. Here's a few figures for my Winnebago 2201DS as a point of comparison.
dry weight - 4,820
carrying capacity - 2,180 lbs.
GVWR - 7,620
OK...I know that the dry weight doesn't include 2 propane tanks, battery, 19' awning, slide topper
After purchasing the trailer, I loaded all our gear that we normally keep in the trailer. So, minus some clothing and food that we would carry, I headed to the CAT scales. The trailer weighed in a 6,120 lbs. So, that leaves me quite a bit of capacity for added weight, if I were to need it.
I think that you should keep in mind, that the bigger the trailer, and with more than two travelers, your will be adding weight! So, I would suggest looking for a trailer that allows around 2,000 lbs. carrying capacity UNLESS you are sure that you can travel very light and/or are not adding any options to the trailer that cut into the carrying capacity.
I think quite a few manufactures keep GVWR figures low my having unrealistically low cargo capacities.
You can cut down on the weight in the trailer if your tow vehicle has room to carry heavier items, such as bicycles, heavier chairs, etc. Just know all the specs for your tow vehicle.
dry weight - 4,820
carrying capacity - 2,180 lbs.
GVWR - 7,620
OK...I know that the dry weight doesn't include 2 propane tanks, battery, 19' awning, slide topper
After purchasing the trailer, I loaded all our gear that we normally keep in the trailer. So, minus some clothing and food that we would carry, I headed to the CAT scales. The trailer weighed in a 6,120 lbs. So, that leaves me quite a bit of capacity for added weight, if I were to need it.
I think that you should keep in mind, that the bigger the trailer, and with more than two travelers, your will be adding weight! So, I would suggest looking for a trailer that allows around 2,000 lbs. carrying capacity UNLESS you are sure that you can travel very light and/or are not adding any options to the trailer that cut into the carrying capacity.
I think quite a few manufactures keep GVWR figures low my having unrealistically low cargo capacities.
You can cut down on the weight in the trailer if your tow vehicle has room to carry heavier items, such as bicycles, heavier chairs, etc. Just know all the specs for your tow vehicle.
